Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliancehttp://www.give.orgThis site offers information on more than 300 charities and whether they meet the Better Business Bureau's standards.

TOYSAFETY.nethttp://www.toysafety.netThis site, which is a project of the National Association of State Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs) provides toy safety information for consumers.

SERVEnethttp://servenet.orgThis site contains information on volunteering and community service opportunities.

Youth Venturehttp://www.youthventure.orgYouth Venture helps young people develop their own opportunities for leadership through community service organizations, small business ventures, or after-school clubs.

Ronald McDonald House Charitieshttp://www.rmhc.comRonald McDonald House Charities provides comfort and care to families with children in the hospital.

Habitat for Humanityhttp://www.habitat.orgA nonprofit housing organization building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need.